Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-28
NO. 80

(oIlSlQSId dDIC- Size. L 1G~ County
has ample power to lay out, es-
tablish, open and complete county
roads, and build, or aid in building,
bridges, as and when the general
public interests require it. Much
of the very best land in the
county is now practically out of
reach of settlers because of the.
want of roads which the settlers
and tax payers of the immediate
localities are unable to build.
This is notably true of the central,
northern. and western towns 1t
is for the interest of all to have
| these regions made accessible to
the actual settler. Its confident
| ly expected that the people of
the eastern towns and cities will
gladly aid in this work. 1t is for
the benefit Of all that it be done;
and as it will contribute more i'm
mediately to the growth and
prosperity of other towns of the
county, they will, in favoring it
give expression to their good will
towards those sections; and at the
same time support a policy jus
and wise in itself. Of course, all
desired improvements cannot be,
made in single year, nor in two
OF three yearss Gut something.
can be done at once, and every
year. Let a commencement be
made the present year, Let care
full and trustworthy men be selec
ted to look the subject over, and.
Judge where county aid can be
wisely given, and where it should,
be, rendered first, and report to.
the County Board. Let the
latter body ascertain the financial
ability of the county, determine
the amount that can be expected
the first year within legal restric-
tons and without making taxes
oppressive; let it be determined
what road or roads shall be first
built, and let the work proceed.
within proper bounds and under
the supervision of men whose
character will be a guarantee that
the public interests will be faith
fully served By adopting and
adhering strictly to this policy,
very few years will place ours. IN
the very front rank of counties in
all that tends to promote pros
perity, substantial growth and
wealth. Why not adopt and pro-
seoute. such policy at once? -.
It is high time that an era of
good will be established and
maintained between the people of
all sections of Wood County.
The best interests of each and all
require it. 1t is hoped and be-.
lieVed that the policy here pro-
posed will, among other good
results, contribute to that end.
There is no just reason for rivalry,
save as to who shall best con-,
tribute by fair and wise means to.
the growth, thrift and Prosperity
Of our respective localities,
and thus to the prosperity and
well-being of the whole. There
is an abundance of room for all.
1t is by no means necessary, in.
order that one locality may pros.
per, that another be cried down
or overthrown. If there are.
those who talk, write or act other.
wise, they are misled, or are try,
ing to mislead IF mfsled, a can
did consideration of the facts will
set them right. IF trying to mis-.
lead they are moved, not by a,
desire to accomplish the public.
good, but to serve purposes OF,
their own Such counsels can
lead to no permanent good to
any locality or worthy interest.
Strife, contention, ill-feeling, and
all their baneful consequences
may follow. Such conditions are.
not required in aid of any legiti
mate purpose, either of localities
or persons. 1t is sincerely hoped
that such evil counsels will not
prevail.
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